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Transportable Independent Power Supply “N3 N-CUBE”

Store generators that utilizes wind and solar light.
Deliver to where you need quickly, and install easily!

Features

Rapidly move to required locations with high “mobility” to supply electricity!

“N3 N-CUBE” stores generators and batteries compactly and can be transported by various means such as a 4-ton truck, cargo ship, and helicopter to a place where needed to generate electricity.

Photo: Transportable Independent Power Supply “N<sup>3</sup> N-CUBE”

Quick and easy set up!

Generation can be started immediately after installation. Just connect the electrical wiring to the connector. There is no qualification to set up this product.

Figure: Quick and easy set up!

Generate electricity with generators utilizing wind and solar light

Three types of generators are available: vertical axis wind turbine and solar panels. It is able to generate 24 hours a day with zero carbon (no CO2 emissions during operation).

Figure: Generate electricity with three generators at any time

No noise, no odor!

“N3 N-CUBE” does not need fuel such as gas cylinder, gasoline, and diesel oil that typical type of emergency generators need. “N3 N-CUBE” generates electricity with renewable energy so that it does not make any noise and odors while the fuel-based power generator makes them. This product contributes to the people's comfortable and safety lives in the evacuation site at the time of disaster.

Effective use of space

The space of container can be utilized for various purposes by installing shelves, benches, desks, curtains, and other items. You can also use the space to store relief supplies such as emergency kits and food, as well as temporary office in construction sites, medical space, and workcation.

Photo: Effective use of space

Specification

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Photo: Specification

 Specifications  10-feet 12-feet 20-feet
Size (m)
L×W×H
3×2.1×2.6 3.7×2.4×2.6 6.1×2.4×2.6
Rated output of wind turbine 0.5kW 0.5kW Small wind turbine
0.5kW
Rated output of solar panel 2.2kW 3.0kW 2.2kW
(up to 4.5kW)
Deep-cycle lead-acid battery 8.8kWh or more 8.8kWh or more 8.8kWh or more
Transportation
means
Land 4-ton truck 4-ton truck 4-ton truck
Marine Load in flat rack container Load in flat rack container Can be transported as it is
External power supply AC100V × 4, USB2, grid C100V×2
Durability Designed to withstand an average wind speed of 46m/s and a seismic intensity of 7
(seismic grade 3)
Amount of annual CO2 reduction 0.46t 0.61t 0.91t

Available Options

Various equipment can be installed upon request, including additional solar panels, air conditioners, easy lifts (elevators) for unloading from trucks, and water filtration equipment. It can also support a “connected model” in which several “N3 N-CUBE” are concatenated.

Apllications

Utilize during normal times and emergencies!

Taking advantage of the off-grid*, space utilization, and mobility features of “N3 N-CUBE,” it can be used as temporary offices, and workcation facilities during normal times. In times of emergency, it can be used as disaster prevention warehouses, emergency power sources by transporting it to neighboring disaster-stricken areas by means such as truck.

* Independent power sources that do not rely on the power grid of electric power companies and other utilities

Normal times

Photo: Temporary office

Temporary office

Photo: Workcation (Co-working space)

Workcation (Co-working space)

And other applications:

  • Disaster prevention warehouse capable of temperature control
  • Toilet power in mountainous areas
  • Rest area with air conditioner (measures against heat stroke)
  • Stores
  • Information bases, etc.

Emergency

Photo: Transport “N3 N-CUBE,” to disaster area

Transport “N3 N-CUBE,” to disaster area

Photo: Recharge mobile phones, etc.

Recharge mobile phones, etc.

And other applications:

  • Markings for power outage
  • Temporary medical space
  • Power source to rescue air tent
  • Load water filtration system and secure water at times of emergency
  • Provide Wi-Fi when communication station stops in the event of a power outage, etc.

Temporary offices

“N3 N-CUBE,” which features high mobility, can be used as a temporary office in construction sites and other areas. It is equipped as standard with an air conditioner that uses electricity generated by 100% renewable energy, providing a comfortable space.
For use in mountainous areas and other areas where stable power generation by wind turbine cannot be expected, models that do not have wind turbines but have only solar panels are available.

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* This image may differ from the actual model.
* Interior equipment is not included in the product.

Workcation and glamping

“N3 N-CUBE” can provide various places with space for workcation and glamping, and also allows people to spend remote work and vacations in a comfortable space by adjusting the temperature with an air conditioner that uses carbon-free electricity generated.

* Business management is a proposal from the operating company.

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* This image may differ from the actual model.

Disaster prevention warehouse

Photo: Disaster prevention warehouse in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, Japan “N3 N-CUBE”

Disaster prevention warehouse in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, Japan
“N3 N-CUBE”

“N3 N-CUBE” can be used as a disaster prevention warehouse. As it operates on an off-grid*, it can be operated as a facility capable of supplying electricity in the event of a power outage. Air conditioners can also be installed to manage internal temperature, and sanitary supplies and milks can also be stored.

* Independent power sources that do not rely on the power grid of electric power companies and other utilities

Staggered evacuation

In situations where infectious diseases are prevalent, staggered evacuation that avoids “Three Cs (Closed spaces, Crowded places, and Close-contact)” are needed, and evacuation methods using automobiles and tents are required. Some municipalities in Japan have introduced “N3 N-CUBE” and “NTN Green Power Station” as emergency power stations for large parking lots and designated emergency evacuation areas.

Click here for details of “NTN Green Power Station”

Medical space

Photo: Medical space

“N3 N-CUBE” can also be used as a medical space. It is useful for expanding hospitals and other facilities. By setting up air tents with electricity generated by renewable energy, medical space can be added even in the event of a power outage.

Operation with seawater desalination equipment

In some countries, the lack of electric infrastructure makes it difficult to supply safe water by converting seawater into fresh water even if ocean is near. By equipping “N3 N-CUBE” which can provide electricity even in undelivered areas, with a seawater desalination system, it provide safe water for a living.

Strengthen resilience of remote island communications

Electric power and communication cables are laid on the sea floor for remote islands, but the cables may be broken due to earthquakes, typhoons, etc., resulting in communication failures. By installing “N3 N-CUBE” equipped with long-distance wireless communication devices in remote islands, it is able to build communication network and communicate even in the event of a power outage.

Figure: Strengthen resilience of remote island communications
Figure: Strengthen resilience of remote island communications

Electricity generated by renewable energy,
enabling continuous communication even in the event of a power outage

Case Studies and Customer Testimonials

Utilized as a disaster prevention warehouse capable of temperature management in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture

“N3 N-CUBE” which was adopted in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, Japan in 2021, is a 12-feet and 20-feet combined model for disaster prevention site facilities. The generated electricity is used to operate the air conditioners within “N3 N-CUBE” 24 hours a day, and “N3 N-CUBE” is used as a disaster prevention warehouse to store support supplies and medicines that require temperature-control.
The customer anticipates to separate the 10-feet model in the event of a disaster and move it by truck to neighboring disaster-stricken areas and other locations for use as an emergency power source. In order to withstand a large-scale disaster, it has earthquake resistance that will not fall down even in earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 7 class.
In March of the same year, the customer conducted a training to operate a disaster prevention base facility. The electricity generated by “N3 N-CUBE” was supplied to electric pumps and an air tent was installed.
An expert who witnessed the training commented, “it is extremely important to be able to operate 24 hours a day and store pharmaceuticals, etc., and it is very beneficial if these things are located in the region.”

Figure: Utilized as a disaster prevention warehouse capable of temperature management

Support for Typhoon No. 15 in Chiba, Japan in 2019

In September 2019, “N3 N-CUBE” was transported to Kyonan-machi and Futts-shi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan which suffered power outage due to Typhoon No. 15.
“N3 N-CUBE” was used to recharge mobile phones, as well as for free Wi-Fi spots and night lights. Residents commented that “the light of N3 N-CUBE at night was a landmark,” and that “I am very grateful to recharge mobile phones and smartphones even in the event of a power outage.”

“N3 N-CUBE,” in Chiba, 2019

Photo: Transported to disaster areas by truck

Transported to disaster areas by truck

Photo: Recharge many mobile phones at the same time

Recharge many mobile phones at the same time

Adopted as independent power supply for flood prevention center in Yoshida Town, Shizuoka Prefecture

In 2022, two units of 20-feet “N3 N-CUBE” were adopted for flood prevention center in Yoshida Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. Yoshida Town has been promoting “Town Development Preventing from Tsunami Disaster” as the town faces the ocean (Suruga Bay). In addition to tsunami evacuation towers at 15 locations in the town, the town constructed seawall assuming a large-scale earthquake and river disaster prevention station that serves as space for helicopters landing and taking-off in the event of disasters. Flood prevention center was constructed in area of river disaster prevention station to conduct flood prevention activities and rescue activities in the event of disasters, and to store disaster relief supplies. “N3 N-CUBE” was adopted as independent power supply for flood prevention center to supply electricity required to operate air conditioners and lighting of the facility.

When power outage occurs in some areas in the town, “N3 N-CUBE” can be utilized as emergency power supply. It is separated from the facility and transported by truck to supply electricity in the areas. It contributes to strengthening regional resilience as means of disaster prevention and mitigation utilizing renewable energy.

“N3 N-CUBE” adopted as independent power supply in Yoshida Town, Shizuoka Prefecture

“N3 N-CUBE” adopted as independent power supply in Yoshida Town, Shizuoka Prefecture

“N3 N-CUBE” adopted as independent power supply in Yoshida Town, Shizuoka Prefecture

Adopted as eco toilets equipped with circulation type flush toilet

“N3 N-CUBE” was adopted as eco toilets in Mt. Tado Mie Prefecture, which is popular for hiking. The circulation type flush toilet equipped with “N3 N-CUBE” is operated by electricity generated by “N3 N-CUBE.” Water used in the toilets is filtered through the treatment tank and recycled as reclaimed water. It is an environmentally friendly toilet that can use clean water at any time without wastewater discharged outside the toilet.

There are two types of “N3 N-CUBE” installed in the park: standard type (one unit of 10-feet) and large capacity type (two units of 10-feet). The toilet by the standard type can be used about 30 times per day, and the toilet by the large-capacity type can be used more than about 200 times per day. It minimizes the man-hours and cost required for installation and operation; there is no need for water supply construction to install it, and it can operate continuously with only annual maintenance.

The exterior of the adopted “N3 N-CUBE” is equipped with a digital signage. It shows local merchant advertisements and coupons that can be used at the local stores. It contributes to local economy as people after hiking of the mountain can enjoy eating, drinking and relaxation by using the coupons.

Eco toilets utilizing “N3 N-CUBE”

Eco toilets utilizing “N3 N-CUBE”

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